Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-3773241

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Nov 11, 2016

Organization Profile WWW.TRAVELCOUNCILBLUFFS.COM

400 Willow Ave Ste 2CCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 256-2577

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

11%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

42%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

$192,004

Up $56,973 (+42%) from 2015

Net Assets

$187,455

Up $56,867 (+44%) from 2015

Liabilities

$4,549

Up $106 (+2.4%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue29th percentile Net Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

$605,827

Up $4,311 (+0.7%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$539,640

Down $6,827 (-1.2%) from 2015

Net Income

$66,187

Up $11,138 (+20%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$192,004

Liabilities$4,549

Net Assets$187,455

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$605,827

Expenses$539,640

Net Income$66,187

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed: Nov 11, 2016
Return Version: 2015v2.1
Gross Receipts: $605,827

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County in a manner that results in a positive economic impact through travel, visiting and meeting in Council Bluffs.

The council bluffs convention and visitors bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting the area in a manner that results in a positive economic impact for the city of council bluffs and pottawattamie county.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$125,725	$192,004	▲ $66,279
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$9,306	-	-
Total Assets	$135,031	$192,004	▲ $56,973
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$4,443	$4,549	▲ $106
Total Liabilities	$4,443	$4,549	▲ $106
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets	$130,588	$187,455	▲ $56,867
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$130,588	$187,455	▲ $56,867
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$135,031	$192,004	▲ $56,973

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay38th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Monty Terhune	President
Bill Vanderpool	Director
Cindy Thompson	Director
George Poulos	Director
Kori Nelson	Director
Bryan Biederman	Past Preside
Deb Bass	Vice Preside

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $605,827
Program Service Revenue: $0
Investment Income: $0
Other Revenue: $0
All Other Contributions: $947
Change in Net Assets: $66,187

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Other Expenses	$370,222
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$169,418
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0
Total Fundraising Expense	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Advertising	-	-	-	$168,238
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	-	-	-	$86,517
Other Salaries and Wages	-	-	-	$62,019
Office Expenses	-	-	-	$36,267
Occupancy	-	-	-	$20,012
Travel	-	-	-	$16,986
All Other Expenses	-	-	-	$12,851
Payroll Taxes	-	-	-	$12,126
Other Expenses	-	-	-	$10,280
Other Employee Benefits	-	-	-	$8,756
Insurance	-	-	-	$4,362
Fees for Services Other	-	-	-	$3,536
Fees for Services Accounting	-	-	-	$2,163
Total Functional Expenses	$0	$0	$0	$539,640

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: No
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant: No
Business relationship with family members: No
Business relationship with organization members: No
Material changes to governing documents: No
Compensation from other sources disclosed: No
CEO compensation reviewed: Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed: Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy: No
Audited financial statements prepared: No
Key decisions subject to board approval: No
Management duties delegated: No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The mayor of council bluffs selects or appoints the board members. The city council of council bluffs approves through a vote the selected or appointed board members.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The organization does not provide the form 990 to the board of directors prior to filing. The form is reviewed and approved by the executive director of the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Council bluffs convention and visitors bureau surveys salaries from the destination marketing industry and hires a consultant to assist in providing recommendations regarding the salaries for the executive director and staff. In addition, calls are made to other organizations with executive directors in the local area and within the state to determine salaries in the region.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Council bluffs convention and visitors bureau surveys salaries from the destination marketing industry and hires a consultant to assist in providing recommendations regarding the salaries for the executive director and staff. In addition, calls are made to other organizations with executive directors in the local area and within the state to determine salaries in the region.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All governing documents and financial statements are provided upon request. The documents can be picked up at the business office or mailed. The form 990 is available upon request or on the guidestar.org website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: Council Bluffs Convention and
EIN: 46-3773241
Address: 400 WILLOW AVE STE 2C, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

Signing Officer

Name: Mark Eckman
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 7122562577
Signed: 2016-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Mark Eckman
Formed: 2014
Legal Domicile: Ia
Voting Board Members: 7
Independent Board Members: 7
Employees: 3

Preparer

Firm: Dickinson & Clark Cpas Pc
Address: 533 S MAIN STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503-6508
Preparer: Sharon K Blaha
Phone: 7123282600

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The council bluffs convention and visitors bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting the area in a manner that results in a positive economic impact for the city of council bluffs and pottawattamie county.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The council bluffs convention and visitors bureau conducts a comprehensive marketing program for the purpose of promoting the area in a manner that results in a positive economic impact for the city of council bluffs and pottawattamie county.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $192,004
Liabilities: $4,549
Net assets: $187,455
Revenue: $605,827
Expenses: $539,640
Net income: $66,187

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$1.10	$0.26	$0.84	$0.97	$0.91	$0.05
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.	$1.09	$0.30	$0.79	$0.86	$0.93	$0.07
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$1.14	$0.29	$0.85	$0.84	$0.75	$0.09
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$1.06	$0.30	$0.76	$0.75	$0.55	$0.20
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$0.90	$0.34	$0.56	$0.73	$0.60	$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$0.84	$0.41	$0.43	$0.68	$0.59	$0.09
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$0.34	$0.00	$0.34	$0.68	$0.58	$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$0.26	$0.00	$0.26	$0.64	$0.57	$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.19	$0.00	$0.19	$0.61	$0.54	$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.14	$0.00	$0.13	$0.60	$0.55	$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$0.08	$0.00	$0.08	$0.37	$0.29	$0.08